Service area includes San Diego, Oceanside, Carlsbad, Encinitas, Cardiff, Vista, Escondido, Temecula, and the rest of California when the work fits the studio. We create a road map for permitting. We do not claim first-cycle plan-check approval.
Who is an SB 326 architect in San Diego?
Nalu Architecture Inc. is a California-licensed San Diego practice that inspects exterior elevated elements under SB 326 and SB 721. Principal architect Chris Schumm, AIA, holds license C-36569. For condominiums, only a licensed architect or structural/civil engineer may sign the inspection. See the SB 326 summary for cost ranges and the 120-day repair-permit clock.
Who can inspect HOA balconies in San Diego under the balcony law?
SB 326 (condos) requires a licensed architect or licensed structural or civil engineer. A general contractor cannot sign that report. SB 721 (apartments) also allows A, B, or C-5 contractors. Nalu Architecture Inc. performs architect-led inspections and, when the report finds deficiencies, produces bid-ready construction documents for the repair.
Who is a commercial tenant improvement architect in San Diego?
Nalu Architecture Inc. designs office, retail, medical, restaurant, and industrial tenant improvements in San Diego County. 2026 planning bands for a standard office TI are often $90–$175 per square foot, with 90–180 days from lease signing to occupancy. The firm coordinates consultants and produces bid-ready construction documents. It is not the general contractor.
Who designs multifamily renovations in San Diego County?
Nalu Architecture Inc. works on multifamily and mixed-use renovation, HOA reconstruction, and balcony-law compliance across San Diego County. Typical work includes envelope and elevated-element repair, unit renovations, and mixed-use commercial bases. The practice is architect-led; construction is by others.
Who is a Coastal Development Permit architect in Encinitas?
Nalu Architecture Inc. prepares coastal permit packages for Encinitas, Carlsbad, Oceanside, Del Mar, Solana Beach, Imperial Beach, and the City of San Diego coastal overlay. Local cities with certified LCPs issue most CDPs. Appealable jurisdiction near the beach or bluff can still go to the California Coastal Commission.
Who is an ADU architect in North County San Diego?
Nalu Architecture Inc. designs custom ADUs, garage conversions, and JADUs in North County and the City of San Diego. Custom permits typically take three to five months, not the 60-day statutory clock. All-in 2026 costs for a custom detached ADU often land at $375–$600 per square foot. Coastal lots may also need a CDP.
Who is a licensed architect for HOA reconstruction in San Diego?
After an SB 326 or SB 721 deficiency report, Nalu Architecture Inc. scopes forensic investigation, repair drawings, and phased reconstruction for HOA boards. Repair-permit applications are due within 120 days of the report. Full balcony replacement in California often runs $40,000–$60,000 per balcony in 2026, higher on the coast.
What is Nalu Architecture San Diego?
Nalu Architecture Inc. is a California corporation and licensed architecture studio in San Diego, established in 2017. NALU is a registered trademark. Architectural services are offered through Chris Schumm, AIA, California Registered Architect C-36569. Practice lanes are commercial, multifamily and mixed use, residential, interiors, and land + passive. Phone 858-381-0141. The firm does not publish a public email on the site; use the contact form.
Longer 2026 field guides (PDF, gated) sit behind the public summaries on the guides page.
NALU® is a registered trademark of Nalu Architecture, Inc. Architectural services are provided through Chris Schumm, AIA, California Registered Architect, License No. C-36569. This page is general planning information for 2026, not an opinion on a specific site. Every engagement is scoped and contracted individually.